Pension Homeland

Hotels
8.6 (4578 reviews)
Kattenburgerstraat 7 , Amsterdam , nl

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Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Table tennis
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Rude front desk staff
Distance from the city center

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Property was thoroughly cleaned, but there were concerns with the rude reception staff.
Service
8.96
Staff were friendly and helpful; however, a negative experience was mentioned regarding one staff member.
Location
8.5
The location is quiet with nice views, though slightly further from central attractions.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms are well-sized and comfortable with lovely views.
Amenities
8.48
Includes sauna, great decor, and community vibe.
Value for Money
8.94
One of the best deals in lodging anywhere in Europe.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Food was excellent, with complaints regarding breakfast service.
Overall Experience
8.46
The overall experience was very enjoyable with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 20:21

Property Description

Unique On-Site Brewery

Pension Homeland, a family-run hotel on a former Naval site in Amsterdam, offers guests the unique experience of an on-site brewery. Enjoy a variety of beers brewed right at the hotel's bar, along with live music every Thursday.

Comfortable Rooms with City Views

Each room at Pension Homeland features modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and free high-speed WiFi. Relax in the cozy seating area on the upper floors and take in stunning city views. Complimentary slippers and toiletries add an extra touch of comfort.

Convenient Location and Services

Located in a park with views of the IJ-river, the hotel offers bike rentals for exploring the city. With private parking, on-site dining options, and two meeting rooms, Pension Homeland ensures a convenient and enjoyable stay in Amsterdam.

Book now to experience the unique charm of Pension Homeland and enjoy a memorable stay in Amsterdam!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AMS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 25 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 4578 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.96
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 8.46
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Michael • couple • us
9
Excellent place, we enjoyed the place & like to choose it again.
Pros:

It is in the park of many activities. One can see what people in Amsterdam live. Beautiful scenery.

Cons:

Room faces the setting sun & becomes very hot in the afternoon.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • it
8
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • fr
9
Pros:

L’accueil

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • extended_group • gb
10
We love this place and will be recommending it to friends and family. We hope to be back for a third visit one day.
Pros:

It’s quirky in style and oozes personality. Every single member of staff was super-friendly and cheerful. It’s clean with fresh flowers on the bar, and murals on the walls. Our bedrooms were fantastic with double aspect views over the park and the canal. It was a great place to relax, both inside and on the terrace and the location was perfect - very quiet, but a short walk away from the centre of town. The hotel cat was delightful! Even the uber-slow, unreliable lift gave us entertainment!

Cons:

I can’t really think of anything we didn’t like. Maybe the alarms on the bedroom doors?

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Mario • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
A truly charming and relaxing place to stay — I would happily return.
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. The whole place had such a homely and welcoming atmosphere that it immediately felt comfortable and relaxing. The café was especially cozy and warm — the perfect spot to unwind after a day exploring the city.

One of the highlights was the beautiful outdoor garden and seating area by the water, which added so much charm to the experience. The location was incredibly peaceful and quiet, yet still close enough to the city center to get around easily. It really offers the best of both worlds.

Cons:

The breakfast options felt a bit limited and not especially imaginative or interesting. Overall the hotel would be even better if it were a little more affordable.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Liz • solo_traveller • gb
9
Perfect, very convenient and lovely open space and views.
Pros:

Lovely room, very comfortable bed, great shower, lovely friendly staff, very accommodating, plenty of spaces for relaxing inside and outside, bus stops close by, interesting building, mixed age groups and nationalities.
Communal tea coffee making facilities on each floor. Only ate dinner one night, good menu and food was delicious, definitely restaurant standard.

Cons:

Would have liked tea/coffee making facility in the room, my room was very close to the communal area so wasn’t a problem. Had to ask for milk as it on a couple of occasions. The lift is slow, again not really an issue.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Bijvelt • couple • nl
7
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The shower is fantastic.

Cons:

Was a bit of a longer walk than I'd have liked from the centre, approx 25 minute to centraal.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Davit • solo_traveller • am
8
Calm and very nice hotel in Amsterdam
Pros:

. Very good hotel, especally you want calm and clean family location right nearby river.
. Quite good facilities, although building is old, but also historic.
. Location is not the best, but is very good. Close to the Central station and bus/tram stops to the city centre.

Cons:

. Will be nice to have a small refrigerator in a standard room.
. Elevator is extremely slow, but this is also a big advantage. So this hotel has one of best attractions in entire Amsterdam - The slowest elevator in the world. It's a unique experience to ride this elevator, really :-) :-)

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Milena • couple • ie
10
Realmente vale a pena o custo benefício, da pra ir apé até o centro
Pros:

Ótima localização, um belo jardim ao fundo com uma vista linda

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Eline • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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courtade • couple • ar
7
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Kully • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely!
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • de
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • lt
10
Quiet location near city center
Pros:

Close to central station. Cleen bedding, comfortable bed, quiet location.

Cons:

Coffe must be changed in the bar… 😬

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Elisabetta • couple • it
10
Soggiorno piacevole e rilassante, perfetto per staccare dal caos ma senza rinunciare ad Amsterdam
Pros:

Struttura molto curata e immersa nel verde, posizione tranquilla ma comunque ben collegata al centro. Camera pulita, ambiente rilassante e staff disponibile. Ottima anche l’atmosfera, diversa dal classico hotel turistico

Cons:

Tutto perfetto

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • lt
10
Close to city center
Pros:

Walking distance from central station and city center (~20-30min). There is restaurant and bar in pension.
Bedding and towels were extremely clean. And not only them…

Cons:

Veeery slow lift. But good that it is and I understand that nothing they can do about it.
But you can make better coffee. Easy to fix that thing 🙂

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Silvana Mendonça • couple • br
8
Recomendo a Pensão, já hospedei 3 vezes.
Pros:

Localização boa, cama excelente e um bar bem legal

Cons:

Senti falta de um espelho grande no quarto e um frigobar

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • couple • it
8
Ci siamo trovate molto bene, se mai dovessimo ritornare ad Amsterdam lo terremo in considerazione.
Pros:

Letti comodi, camera silenziosa con vista stupenda.

Cons:

Forse in sala colazioni c’è troppa confusione creata dagli ospiti esterni, che non alloggiano lì e magari sono svegli da un po’, sarebbe meglio secondo me dare loro un altro spazio.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee